We are all affected

National Day of Action in support of public services Saturday, September 15

On Saturday, September 15 PSAC members across the country will be demonstrating their support for public services and talking about how the cuts are affecting all Canadians.

We'll be talking about the impact on economies: about rural communities alongside national parks, historic sites and canals whose economies are being hit by cuts to visitor seasons, and about small businesses in big cities which are losing public service workers as customers.

We'll be talking about the impact on services Canadians rely on: about how cuts are hurting seniors, the unemployed and veterans, and putting food safety at risk.

We'll also talk about how cuts to seach and rescue along our coastlines are putting lives at risk.

Canadians from all walks of life are feeling the impact of federal cuts: we'll be sharing their stories and protesting these cuts.

Join us in standing together for public services.

Check out your PSAC regional office Facebook page or web site for news on how you can participate.

Check out weareallaffected.ca and follow us on Twitter at #weareallaffected.

Please contact PSAC regional offices for more information on these and other events in the works.

PSAC Atlantic Region

Saint John, New Brunswick: Join us for a community gathering and picnic at the Dennis Morris Community Center from noon to 2:00 pm.
St. John’s, Newfoundland: Join us for a rally and march beginning at 2:00 pm at the Murray Premises.
Bouctouche, New Brunswick: Visit our information kiosk at the Bouctouche Farmers Market, 9 Irving Boul., from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm to stand up for public services and against federal government cuts like the closure of the Bouctouche Experimental Farm. Bring a non-perishable item for the Bouctouche Food Bank and get a free corn on the cob for your donation.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador: Please join us for a BBQ at the Farmer’s Market on Hamilton River Road from 10:00 am to 2:00pm. PSAC members will be serving free food and providing information on the federal government cuts.
Nova Scotia: Join PSAC members, family, friends and the community to rally against public service cuts in front of MP Peter MacKay’s constituency offices in New Glasgow and Antigonish. The noon hour rally will be followed by a BBQ. Reserve a seat on the bus from Halifax by calling the regional office before September 11, at (902) 443-3541 or toll-free 1 (800) 839-6661. Bus leaves at 8:45 a.m. from Rainbow Gate, HMC Dockyard (Corner of Cornwallis and Lower Water St.).
Miramichi, New Brunswick: Join us for free food, beverages and entertainment at a family picnic with lots of fun activities for kids from noon to 3:00 pm at the Town Square. In case of rain, this event will take place at the Douglastown Recreation Centre.
Summerside, P.E.I.: Join our rally at 2:00 pm at 250 Water St. and sign our 10-metre long petition opposing federal government cuts.
Fredericton, New Brunswick: UCTE Local 60601 invites everyone to a We are ALL Affected National Day of Action Corn Boil in front of the Fredericton Airport from 10:00 am to noon.

For more information, please visit the PSAC Atlantic Region web site.

PSAC Quebec Region

Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue: Join us for a family-friendly community gathering in support of Ste. Anne’s Hospital for veterans from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will activities for the kids and a BBQ offering food for meat-eaters and vegetarians.

For more information, please visit the PSAC Quebec Region web site.

PSAC Ontario Region

Toronto: Join us for “The People’s Court”, placing the austerity agenda and our political representatives, including Harper, Hudak, McGuinty and Ford on trial for the sweeping cuts to public services communities rely upon. Starts at 1:00 pm at the Toronto Court House, 361 University Ave.
Thunder Bay: Join us for a rally at noon at the Lakehead Labour Centre, 929 Fort William Rd.
Kingston: “Bon Voyage to Harper and his Austerity Measures!” Join us for a noon rally at Confederation Park (2-24 Clarence St.).
Kitchener-Waterloo: Join us at 1:00 pm for a rally at Victoria Park (near the David St. entrance).
Sudbury, Ontario: Join PSAC and labour allies for a rally from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Market Square, corner of Elm and Elgin, and help us send a message opposing federal government cuts.

For more information, please visit the PSAC Ontario Region web site.

PSAC National Capital Region

PSAC’s NCR region is organizing a family-friendly BBQ, to take place from noon to 4:00 pm at Confederation Park (Laurier and Elgin).

For more information, please visit the PSAC National Capital Region web site.

PSAC Prairie Region

Winnipeg, Manitoba: Join us for Family Day in Memorial Park (north of the Legislative Building) for face painting, music, drinks & chips. PSAC National President Robyn Benson will speak, along with other community and labour activists. Everyone will be asked to sign a 100 ft. banner expressing how we, as a community, are affected by the loss of public services.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Join us for a pancake breakfast at the Local Community Hall (exact location TBD). Affected PSAC members will speak along with Marianne Hladun (Regional Executive Vice-President for the PSAC Prairie Region), representatives from the United Way, APSAR, and other community organizations. The Raging Grannies will entertain. Adults are $3, children and seniors are free. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way.
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan: Join us for a BBQ at the John E. MacDonald Building. An information picket will be held the day before to invite members and the community.
Events in Regina, Saskatchewan TBD.
Edmonton, Alberta: Join us for Family Day in William Hawrelak Park. M&M Meats will be providing lunch and there will be kids’ activities, face painting and family games.
Lethbridge, Alberta: PSAC members will be distributing We Are All Affected postcards in the community.
Calgary, Alberta: Join us for a PSAC Family Day of Action at Sandy Beach Park between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. We'll have lots of activities for the kids, along with a BBQ of burgers and hot dogs.

For more information, please visit the PSAC Prairie Region web site.

PSAC North

Yellowknife, NWT: Somba K'e Park, from 1 - 4 p.m. PSAC North and the Union of Northern Workers are holding FAMILY DAY and it's all FREE! Hotdogs and hamburgers catered by WiseGuys . . . Bouncy Castle, cotton candy, balloons . . . musician and singer Tyler Shea . . . speakers and more. It's going to be a great northern style event with something for everyone, organized by the people who deliver your public services.

Whitehorse, Yukon: Join us for a BBQ at the YEU/PSAC building 2285 2nd Ave beginning at noon. PSAC North/YEU will be unveiling a “Defending Quality Public Services” mural painted by artists at the Youth for Today’s Youth at risk program.
Events in Yellowknife and Nunavut, TBD.

For more information, please visit the PSAC North web site.

PSAC British Columbia

Abbotsford: We’ll be participating in Abbeyfest, an annual community event held from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm at the Ag Rec Centre, 32470 Haida Dr. PSAC will be handing out campaign materials and “Spot the Public Services” games.
Surrey: Join us for a rally & BBQ from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Bear Creek Park (88th and King George Blvd.), with NDP MP Jasbir Sandhu and representatives from the labour council will speak.
Courtenay: Join us for a demonstration at Conservative MP John Duncan’s office (576 England Ave.) from 11:00 am to noon. Afterwards, we will have a family picnic at Simms Park (576 England Ave.) across from the Lewis Centre from noon to 3:00 pm.
Nanaimo: Join us from 11:00 am to noon for a rally in front of Jean Crowder and Leonard Krog's constituency office at 77 Victoria Crescent, and then for a picnic from noon to 2:00 pm in Deverill Square Park, 200 Irwin Street.
Victoria: Join us for a family-friendly BBQ in Centennial Park (2275 Quadra St.) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The NDP MP for Esquimalt, Randall Garrison and Mike Eso, President, of the Victoria Labour Council will be guest speakers.
Naramata: PSAC will also have a display and small action at the “Women Reaching High!” PSACBC Women’s Conference at the Naramata Conference Centre.
Metro Vancouver: Join PSAC at an information table in Grandview Park and help us construct a paper “wall” telling stories about how everyone is affected by the cuts. Kennedy Stewart, MP for Burnaby-Douglas and NDP Critic for Science & Technology will be a featured speaker. (details TBC)
Prince George, BC: PSAC will have an information booth at the BCGEU Hall, 1070 4th Ave from noon to 3:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit the PSAC British Columbia web site.

Date Modified : 2012/09/13

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